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HGZ 8129

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,666 mi
Last recorded70,666 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGZ 8129
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 70,666 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2026 70,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 61,664 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 54,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 47,703 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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HGZ 8129 is a 2017 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 66,662 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGZ 8129, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGZ 8129 registered?

HGZ 8129 is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 2017.

Is HGZ 8129 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGZ 8129 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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